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XIEGU X5105 Operation Manual

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XIEGU
HF/50MHZ Portable Short-wave Transceiver
X5105
Operation Manual
For Firmware V3.0 Edited by KE4RG
December 17, 2020
Based upon original manual by
Chongqing Xiegu Technology Co., Ltd
Why This Manual?
I was frustrated with errors and omissions of the existing manuals.
TAP means press and release.
HOLD means press for 2-seconds and release.

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  • Page 1 Operation Manual For Firmware V3.0 Edited by KE4RG December 17, 2020 Based upon original manual by Chongqing Xiegu Technology Co., Ltd Why This Manual? I was frustrated with errors and omissions of the existing manuals. TAP means press and release.
  • Page 2 Xiegu X5105 Operating Manual 2 Handheld Microphone Function ..... 10 Table of Contents [1 LOCK] ..........10 [2 PTT] ........... 10 X5105 Features ..........4 [3 Up/Down] ......... 10 Front Panel Functions ........5 VFO Mode ..........10 1 [Power] ..........5 Memory Mode ........
  • Page 3 Xiegu X5105 Operating Manual 3 EQ ............15 SRM ............17 BASS ............15 BW ............17 MEDI ............15 STOP ............17 TREB ............15 QUIT ............17 EQ ............15 SWR ............17 Menu3 Memories ......... 15 QUIT ............17 MEMO ..........
  • Page 4 Xiegu X5105 Operating Manual 4 X5105 Features The X5105 is an ultra-portable short-wave full-mode transceiver that integrates all functions required for amateur radio operations. • HF+50 MHz, all-mode • Variable power output of .1W to 5W • General Coverage Receiver •...

  • Page 5: Front Panel Functions

    To force a reset of the MCU, press and hold [Power] for 10 seconds. NOTE: Always use [Power] to turn the X5105 on or off. This will ensure that the transceiver configuration is saved. NEVER switch off by removing an external power supply.
  • Page 6 Xiegu X5105 Operating Manual 6 5 [NB] TAP to toggle the Noise Blanker ON or OFF. HOLD to toggle between the battery level icon and voltage display. 6 [MENU] TAP to select the next Multi-Function Menu [1 to 6]. See below.

  • Page 7: Top Panel Functions

    Xiegu X5105 Operating Manual 7 Top Panel Functions 19 [UP] TAP [UP] to tune to the next higher band. 20 [DN] TAP [DN] to tune to the next lower band. 21 [VOL -] TAP [VOL -] to reduce the volume. HOLD to reduce volume rapidly.

  • Page 8: Front Panel Leds

    Xiegu X5105 Operating Manual 8 Front Panel LEDs A [T/R] LED [T/R] LED is green when receiving. [T/R] LED is red when transmitting. [T/R] LED is red when transceiver is OFF and charging. [T/R] LED is green when OFF and charging is complete.
  • Page 9 Xiegu X5105 Operating Manual 9 Right Panel Functions 29 ACC Accessory interface. This 8-pin mini-DIN connector can be used for external PTT input, current band identification, and line level input/output audio for data communications. 30 KEY This 3.5mm TRS jack is used to connect a manual or paddle telegraph key.
  • Page 10 Xiegu X5105 Operating Manual 10 Handheld Microphone Function [1 LOCK] HOLD to disable buttons on panel and keypad. [2 PTT] Push-to-Talk key - Depress to transmit, release to receive. This PTT switch does NOT initiate trigger mode or digital messages.

  • Page 11: External Interfaces

    Xiegu X5105 Operating Manual 11 External Interfaces Microphone (RJ-45) MSVSW should probably be 'M8V SW'. MICE is probably MIC Earth (Ground). CIV Interface (3.5mm TRS jack) Earphone (3.5mm TRS jack) Accessory (8-pin MINI-DIN) Telegraph Key (1/8-inch TRS) For a manual key, dit and dah (tip and ring) must be connected...
  • Page 12 4. Set voltage of external power supply between 13.8VDC and 15.0VDC 5. Insert the barrel plug into the power supply jack on the Left Panel. 6. With the X5105 power OFF, the T/R LED will be red when charging. The T/R indicator light will be green when charging is finished.
  • Page 13 Multi-Function Menu Description The X5105 uses a multi-function menu to enable, disable or configure various options. Menus are arranged in six pages, and each menu page has up to four options that can be selected using the SoftKeys. TAP [MENU] repeatedly to scroll through the six available pages (Menu1 to Menu6).
  • Page 14 Xiegu X5105 Operating Manual 14 Multi-Function Menu Operation Menu1 Rx/Tx Audio Configuration AGC - TAP repeatedly to scroll through values OFF, SLOW, FAST, and AUTO. RF-GAIN - TAP to edit using [KNOB] (10 to 100). TAP RF-GAIN again to exit editing.
  • Page 15 Xiegu X5105 Operating Manual 15 EQ TAP to toggle Audio Equalizer ON or OFF. HOLD EQ to display Equalizer Settings. BASS - TAP to edit Bass Level using [KNOB].(-12dB to 12dB) Tap Bass again to exit editing. HOLD BASS to restore default value (0dB).
  • Page 16 TAP QSKTIME to save and exit. HOLD QSKTIME to restore default value (100nS). NOTE: The X5105 uses a relay to switch Tx/Rx. Full break-in is not possible. Set this value high enough to prevent switching during your normal inter-character time.
  • Page 17 Xiegu X5105 Operating Manual 17 CWDEM CW MODEM THRE - TAP and rotate [KNOB] to select threshold from 1 to 100. TAP THRE to save and exit editor. TONE - TAP and rotate [KNOB] to set sidetone 425Hz to 1200Hz.

  • Page 18: System Settings Menu

    RIGHT User Key F2 Band Voltage Data The ACC accessory interface (8-pin DIN) of the X5105 provides a voltage unique to each band. The pin is labeled BAND and the voltage can be used to control peripheral equipment. Band Volts 1.8MHz...

  • Page 19: Operation

    Xiegu X5105 Operating Manual 19 60M OPERATION Operation on the 60 Meter band is channelized. The operator is responsible for tuning to one of five frequencies. The channels can be programmed into memory. CW/DATA 5330.5 5332.0 5346.5 5348.0 5357.0 5358.5 5371.5...

  • Page 20: Common Tasks

    Xiegu X5105 Operating Manual 20 Common Tasks Task Instructions 1. If battery is not charged, follow Charging to bring battery voltage above 11.0 volts. Alternatively, connect external power (2.5 Amps at 9 to 15 VDC). Ensure that battery charger is turned OFF (Systems Setting Menu #9). DO NOT TRANSMIT WHILE BATTERY CHARGER IS OPERATING! 2.
  • Page 21 Xiegu X5105 Operating Manual 21 Task Instructions 1. TAP [MENU] repeatedly until Multi-Function Menu3 is displayed. 2. TAP Softkey MSG to display current presets (MSG01 to MSG10). 3. Rotate [KNOB] to select the preset. 4. TAP Softkey EDIT to edit or QUIT to exit.

  • Page 22: Specifications

    Xiegu X5105 Operating Manual 22 SPECIFICATIONS 0.5MHz to 30MHz Receiving Frequency range 50MHz to 54MHz 1.8 to 2.0MHz 3.5 to 3.9MHz 5.3515 to 5.3665MHz 7.0 to 7.2MHz 10.1 to 10.15MHz Transmitting Frequency range 14.0 to 14.35MHz 18.068 to 18.168MHz 21.0 to 21.45MHz 24.89 to 24.99MHz...

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